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Transportation
Indianapolis has a walkable downtown, but if you want to go anywhere beyond the heart of the city, it's best to rent a car: Bus service is limited, and taxis are available on call, but do not cruise the streets. Broad Ripple Village is also best explored on foot. Metered parking on the street is free on weekends, but during major events, it may be difficult to find a spot.
Air
Regional, domestic and international airlines serve Indianapolis International Airport (IND), which is 7 mi/11 km southwest of downtown.
Connecting Transportation
Best way:
Some hotels provide shuttle service from the airport, but if yours does not, you can catch Carey Indiana, a shuttle serving all downtown hotels. Phone 317-241-7100 to arrange for pickup.
Other options:
City buses also run hourly from the airport, and limousine and taxi services are available. Major rental car agencies maintain offices at the airport.
Bus
Greyhound
Offers bus service to towns in Indiana and points outside the state. The main bus terminal is within walking distance of several downtown hotels. 350 S. Illinois St., Union Station, Indianapolis. Phone 317-267-3074.
Car
Several major interstate highways fan out from Indianapolis: I-65 runs northwest toward Chicago and south to Louisville, I-74 runs west toward Illinois and southeast toward Ohio, I-70 runs west toward Terre Haute and east to Ohio, and I-69 begins in Indianapolis and heads northeast to Michigan. All of these highways connect to I-465, which circles the city. I-70 and I-65 converge in downtown, creating the city's infamous "Spaghetti Bowl." Despite ubiquitous construction, Indianapolis doesn't experience bumper-to-bumper traffic, except during rush hour and in the Castleton and Carmel suburban areas.
Note that a portion of I-70 just west of I-465 and adjacent to the airport is in the process of being relocated to allow for construction of a new terminal. Until the roadwork is finished, watch out for lane shifts and short road closures during the night.
Public Transportation
Bus (IndyGo)
Indianapolis' only public transportation is the bus. Bus stops are identified by a bus symbol on a kelly-green street sign. A dollar bill or correct change is needed. Phone 317-635-3344.
Taxi
Taxis are plentiful at the airport and major hotels, but you have to reserve a cab by phone if you want to take a ride from anywhere else. If you're taking a taxi anywhere other than downtown, make sure either you or your driver knows how to get there.
Train
Amtrak
Provides train service to the city on its Chicago-Washington, D.C., line. Trains arrive and depart from Union Station. 350 S. Illinois St., Indianapolis. Phone 317-263-0550.
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